What thermostat is everyone running??
04-12-2007, 11:24 AM
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So would I want to go with a 160* thermostat if I'm putting a 30k trans cooler in front of the radiator? I'm thinking it would help counter the air that the cooler blocks.
04-13-2007, 12:15 AM
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I ran a 160 with the related fan settings for a couple years and then blew my motor. The stat had nothing to do with the motor blowing but, when I took it apart the pistons and combustion chambers were LOADED with carbon. When I put the new motor in I put in a 180 stat and related fan settings.
After a score or so trips to the track and probably 100-150 runs, I have tried running everything from a cold engine to literally hot lapping 1/4 mile runs in warm weather. From times run on the same nights with various coolant temps, I can't tell that coolant temps make a bit of difference in power - if anything, the car seems to be stronger running in the 200 degree range (which is around where fan settings are for a 180 stat).
Steve
After a score or so trips to the track and probably 100-150 runs, I have tried running everything from a cold engine to literally hot lapping 1/4 mile runs in warm weather. From times run on the same nights with various coolant temps, I can't tell that coolant temps make a bit of difference in power - if anything, the car seems to be stronger running in the 200 degree range (which is around where fan settings are for a 180 stat).
Steve 
04-19-2007, 08:45 PM
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I have a hypertech 180 deg one. I had to replace my stock one when it stuck shut once last winter.
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=83
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=83
04-20-2007, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 1meantransam
ok well im reading all this and wondering, im i going to shaft myself with my 160' stat? ive got 89,000 milelage
still wondering
04-20-2007, 10:53 AM
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Why not just get the 180...meet yourself halfway. Your still replacing the stock with a high performance high dollar themostat...AND it is lower temp. than stock...without all the horror stories you have heard so far for the 160...
Personally I run stock...I think GM wanted our cars to run aroun 200* for a reason IMO.
Personally I run stock...I think GM wanted our cars to run aroun 200* for a reason IMO.
04-21-2007, 01:18 AM
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Personally I run stock...I think GM wanted our cars to run aroun 200* for a reason IMO.[/QUOTE]
not that this has anything to do with it but - why the hell did GM put the 10 bolts in these cars? they suck! in my opinion some things gm did stock is fine but some crap. i went with a 160 and it runs great i mean if ur in a colder climate area than i am go with like a 180.
not that this has anything to do with it but - why the hell did GM put the 10 bolts in these cars? they suck! in my opinion some things gm did stock is fine but some crap. i went with a 160 and it runs great i mean if ur in a colder climate area than i am go with like a 180.
04-21-2007, 06:02 AM
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something to think about http://www.vincihighperformance.com/LS1%20TECH%20AND%20TUNE%20PAGE%20.HTML#Proper%20Co olant%20Temperature%20and%20Camshaft%20Life!